Saving a lot of money while building a home on your own lot In the present economy EVERYBODY is looking for new ways to save money. In this low point, businesses and industries are finding new, innovative ways to market themselves and reduce overhead so they can maximize profitability. In the auto industry, manufactures are starting to invest their money on energy effecient vehicles as rising energy costs have changed demand. Real Estate and Building is seeing a similar trend.I have recently teamed up with Lake Norman Custom Builder, Greg Fisher promoting a new hybrid building program which focuses … (0 comments)
Internet is Real Estate way of the future I recently came across a great article in the Herald which is a local Lake Norman publication. I'm going to put up some of the findings of the article.- 80% of buyers look on the internet for real estate.- Many homeowners are now trying to sell their homes as FSBO's and trying to avoid paying commission, although homes represented by agents historically sell faster and for a better price.- The best thing to do in the current market is to select an Internet-savvy real estate agent to represent you. - … (0 comments)
Interesting Facts on Green Building As an avid reader of Builder magazine, I came across an interesting article called "To go Green, or not to go Green." I just wanted to share some information from the article.Green building is projected to grow as a share in the overall residential construction market from just 2% in 2005 to between 12% and 20% in 2012. In current US dollars, that's from $7B to $40B-$70B by 2012.Here is an average one builder has made on the Cost of going green.Green Items Additional CostInspections/Modeling $3,000 - $5,0002 by 6 exterior wall $4,000 - … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: Lake Norman Real Estate: Green Building Part 2
- 07/19/08 11:19 AM
Project Live GreenJuly 11 - 13, & 18 - 20, 2008 - Sherrills Ford Green Home TourJennifer Pippin will host a Green Home Tour of her Green Home Renovation project for two consecutive weekends, from 10am-6pm each day. We will invite the public to tour the Green Home as a fund-raising event, with proceeds from ticket sales going to 'Our Town's Habitat for Humanity' 2009 'Woman Build' home. Tickets for the event are $11.00See Green Home Tour for directions and more details.October 4, 2008 - Charlotte, NC NCSEA Solar and Green Home TourTour homes in the environs of the Charlotte area … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: Lake Norman Real Estate: Brand NEW "Build it Together" Program that can save you hundreds of thousands!
- 07/10/08 02:36 PM
Lake Norman "Build it Together" Program! Economic times are difficult and EVERYONE is trying to stretch that dollar out to see how far you can make it last. Right now new construction is the way to go finding new deals and programs around every corner.I have recently teamed with Greg Fisher, a Custom Builder that is well known around the lake norman area and has over 20 yrs. of experience in the custom homebuilding industry. Together we are promoting the "Build it Together" program which focuses on getting people into a custom home at a very affordable price.Click on the link … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: It makes sense to buy in Charlotte and the surrounding areas - Number don't lie!
- 07/08/08 09:52 AM
It makes sense to buy in Charlotte and the surrounding areas - Number don't lie! It makes sense to buy in Charlotte! I came across an article on MSN today that is called "66 Cities where buying makes sense." It simply runs the numbers on 100 different markets and establishes where the numbers point to buy or rent.Charlotte comes up in the top 50 places where it makes sense to purchase a home, rather than rent a home in the next few years. The study predicts that if you were to purchase a home today in the Charlotte region … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: Lake Norman Real Estate: Agency Relationships
- 07/06/08 06:10 AM
Agency Relationships in Real Estate EVERY time an agent represents you, they should first explain to you all the Agency Relationship options and make you aware of what each entails. In North Carolina they should also supply and review the "Working with Real Estate Agents Brochure" and make sure you understand all of the representation options. This is a MUST when it comes to Real Estate in North Carolina. If your agent has not completed this with you, it may be good to find another agent that will take the time to review this information. Below is a brief summary on … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: Lake Norman Real Estate: Windows - Types and Energy Effeciency - Regular glass vs. Low E Windows
- 07/04/08 07:17 AM
Windows 101 Window's in your house do many important things. Window's help decorate a house making it more attractive from the inside and outside as well as leaving in natural light. Unfortunately windows also account for roughly 25% of the heat loss within your house as well.It is very important when upgrading your existing home, flipping a home, building a home, purchasing a home, or selling a home that you know about the different types of windows and what their features and benefits are. It can easily save you or make you thousands if you make the right decisions. Certain … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: Lake Norman Real Estate: Blue Stone Harbor and Captains Point in Cornelius, NC
- 06/26/08 01:10 PM
Lake Norman Real Estate: Blue Stone Harbor/Captains Point in Cornelius, NC Blue Stone Harbor/Captains Point - Two beautiful communities on Lake Norman in Cornelius, NC Blue Stone Harbor and Captains Point are strategically placed less than a mile off of I-77 at exit 28 on Knox Rd. This community is close to all that Cornelius has to offer including shopping and fine dining within a stones throw away.Blue Stone Harbor is an established community with homes ranging from the $300's up to the $700's for waterfront location. The community also has a community boat launch and boatslips available. As … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: Anniston in Davidson, NC - A beautiful Niblock Homes Community near Lake Norman
- 06/23/08 05:17 PM
Anniston in Davidson, NC - Niblock Homes Anniston in Davidson - A beautiful Niblock Homes Community Minutes outside of Davidson, Anniston offers many different customizable model types in this middle/upperclass neighborhood. Just miles from downtown Davidson, minutes from beautiful Lake Norman, Anniston gives you all the warm and comfort of living near the lake. The community offers many large homesites, many which are wooded. The price range for this neighborhood is $450K - $750K with models starting around 3,000 sq. ft. There is a model on site. Niblock is a great mix if you are not sure whether to … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: Shadow Creek - A gated community in Cornelius, NC near Lake Norman
- 06/22/08 04:53 AM
Shadow Creek - A gated community in Cornelius near the lake Shadow Creek - Luxury tucked away in Cornelius, NC Tucked just off exit 28 in Cornelius, Shadow Creek offers luxury single family homes that currently start around $900K in price. Driving through the gate, you are welcomed by a very natural setting with abundant hardwoods and a spring fed pond with a fountain. It has the feeling of living in a hidden thicket on the countryside, but is located just off Knox Rd in Cornelius within minutes of anything you could need.Other Cornelius Area Attractions include:-Raceworld USA-Go-Cart racing … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: Abersham of Davidson - Luxury Living near Lake Norman
- 06/20/08 11:15 AM
Abersham of Davidson - Luxury Living in Davidson, NC Abersham of Davidson - Live in Luxury in Davidson, NC Just opened in June 2008, Abersham will be an upscale community consisting of 59 total lots that sit on 243 acres, 100 which are designated to be left open. You won't find any small houses in this community as the community minimum is 4,500 sq ft of heated living space. Currently the first section is available which consists of 28 lots ranging from $289K - $327K per lot. Every house in this upscale community will be well over $1M. Currently … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: Huntersville Real Estate - Gilead Ridge a Ryan Home Community
- 06/16/08 05:14 PM
Huntersville - Gilead Ridge a Ryan Homes Community Gilead Ridge - A Ryan Homes Community located in Huntersville near Lake Norman Having worked for Ryan Homes as a Project Manager for 3 years in the DC and Charlotte Markets, I figured Gilead Ridge where I built about 25 houses last year, would be a good place to start. Gilead Ridge is located 3 miles west of I-77 off of exit 23 in Huntersville, NC on the southern end of Lake Norman and within 15-20 minutes of Charlotte. Ryan Homes is one of the largest production homebuilders in the Charlotte, … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: Lake Norman/Charlotte, NC area Homebuilders
- 06/12/08 09:37 AM
Homebuilders in Lake Norman/Charlotte, NC Lake Norman/Charlotte, NC Area Homebuilders New Home Construction in Lake Norman/Charlotte - Please contact me if I am missing a Builder or a link is broken! (I only put up builders that have a website.)* - Means that the builder has a strong presence or communities in the Lake Norman Area!Production Home Builders*Brookwood Homebuilders*Burke Builders*Cedar Croft HomesCentexChoate Construction*Classic Carolina HomesCP Morgan*David Weekly Homes*DR HortonEvergreen Homebuilders*Gandy Communities*Hills CommunitiesHobart Smith Homes*KB Homes*K HovnanianLennar HomesMadison Home Builders*Mattamy HomesMcCar Homes*Mercedes Homes*Niblock Homes*Orleans Homes*Portrait HomesPulte HomesRegent Homes*Ryan Homes*Ryland HomesS&L Homes*Saussy Burbank Homes*Shea Homes*Southhampton Home*St Lawrence HomesToll Brothers*Trotter BuildersWestport HomesWynsor … (0 comments)
lake norman new construction: New Construction at Lake Norman goes Green
- 06/06/08 04:43 PM
New Construction at Lake Norman Goes Green I believe the largest misconception about Green Building is that it only improves Energy Effeciency. Green Building is much more than that. In addition to Energy Effeciency, green building looks at Resource-Efficient Features, Indoor Air Quality Features, and Processes used outside the home. There is a standardized point system that rates how green your home is.What does Energy Effeciency include?Look at your Energy Star ratings on your appliances, windows, and water heating systems. Energy effecient trade fixtures (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC) can further decrease your overall energy effeciency within a home.What does Water Effecient Features … (0 comments)
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